Community Calendar 03.11.19

The Glynn Academy Class of 1961 will host a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Twin Oaks Barbecue, 2618 Norwich St., Brunswick. Class members will gather to share memories at the location.

Relay for Life Glynn County will celebrate 25 years with a dinner at 6 p.m. at Golden Isles Church of God, 200 Boswell Lane, Brunswick. The program will honor cancer survivors and caregivers. To register, call Ingrid Bennett at 912-602-9343.

The Brunswick-Glynn County Library will host “The Art of Origami,” a workshop for young adults, at 2 p.m. in room 108 of the St. Simons Island Casino. It is linked to a Coastal Symphony of Georgia performance coming in April, where the musicians will play “How to Relax with Origami.”

Wednesday, March 13

The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island will host its Meet the Author series at 10:30 a.m. at the Casino theater on St. Simons Island. Author Steve Berry will be on hand to share on his latest work, “The Malta Exchange.” It is free for members and $10 for guests. To register visit litguildssi.org.

The GFWC Brunswick Woman’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Golden Corral in Brunswick. The speaker will be Lynda Dalton Gallagher from Brunswick Actors’ Theatre and SoGlo Gallery. For more information about joining the Woman’s Club or attending a meeting, email brunswickwc@gmail.com.

The Third Annual Relay for Life Tennis Round Robin will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Tennis Courts on Jekyll Island. The cost is $40 per person. All of the proceeds go to benefit a local teacher who is battling cancer. For more information or to register, visit geniset614@gmail.com.

The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island’s book store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Casino on St. Simons Island.

Thursday, March 14

The Sons of the American Revolution, Marshes of Glynn Chapter, will host guest speaker Linda Olsen’s presentation “the Top 10 Revolutionary War Movies,” from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Glynn County Fire Station No. 2, 1929 Demere Road, St. Simons Island. It is free and open to the public.

Golden Isles Art and Humanities will present Cinema Gourmet featuring “City Lights,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz Theater in downtown Brunswick. Food will be provided by Indigo Coastal Shanty with a talk about the film given by Heather Heath. The cost is $18 per person. Admission to the film alone is $7. Reservations are due today. For more information or for tickets, call 912-262-6934 or visit goldenislesarts.org.

The Glynn Academy Class of 1954 will host its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Old Times Country Buffett, 665 Scranton Connector, Brunswick. The meeting will focus on planning on the group’s annual birthday get together which will be held in April.

Friday, March 15

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will offer its Ghosts and Legends tour at 6:30 p.m. at the location, 5556 U.S. Hwy. 17N, Brunswick. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, visit gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfieldPlantation.

The Island Players will stage “The Savannah Sipping Society,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be a matinée at 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, www.theislandplayers.com.

Saturday, March 16

The Annual Spring Invitational Art and Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Postell Park, 532 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. For more information, visit www.SoGloGallery.com.

Coastal Georgia Audubon Society will host a field trip to Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Winn Dixie on Hwy 341, near I-95, Exit 29, to car pool, or at 8:30 a.m. at the east entrance to the Okefenokee to join the group. For more information, contact Bob Sattelmeyer at engrds@gsu.edu or 404-217-7082.

Tuesday, March 19

The Jekyll Singers will present “Songs Across America,” a medley of folk and patriotic songs, at 7 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association, the concert is free and open to the public, but donations to defray costs are encouraged.

Wednesday, March 20

The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island Film Series will be held at 7 p.m. at the Casino theater. The film will be “Tea with Dames.” It is not rated. A $3 donation is requested.

Thursday, March 21

The Ivy League Club of the Golden Isles will hold its monthly luncheon at noon at the King & Prince on St. Simons Island. Special guest Mason Waters, regional president of United Community Bank, will give a presentation, “A Banker Looks at Sea Level Rise.” The event is open to all alumni of Ivy League and Seven Sisters universities. The cost is $25 per person. To reserve a space, contact Rick Powers at eporganist@aol.com or call 912-571-2517.

Friday, March 22

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will offer its Ghosts and Legends tour at 6:30 p.m. at the location, 5556 U.S. Hwy. 17N, Brunswick. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, visit gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfieldPlantation.

Golden Isles Live will host Johnny Magic at 7:30 p.m. at the Glynn Academy auditorium. He is a magician who travels throughout the country. The cost is $35 for adults and $15 for students. For more information and to view video for the 2018-2019 artists, please visit the association website at www.goldenisleslive.org.

Saturday, March 23

The Junior Women’s Association of the Golden Isles will hold a Character Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 1121 Union St., Brunswick. Tickets are available at www.jwagi.org.

Friends of Hofwyl Plein Air Affair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Hwy 17., Brunswick. The event is held to honor local painter and Friend of Hofwyl member, Albert Fendig. Artist registration fee is $25. A traveling show will also feature paintings created at the session and will move from various locations from May to August. Members of the public can come watch the painters for an admission price of $8 for adults; $7 for seniors and $5 for youth. Those under 5 will be admitted for free.

Furbabies and Fashion, a fundraiser for No Kill Glynn County, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Beach Village.

Sunday, March 24

The fifth annual Jewish Food and Culture Festival will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. in Jekyll Square on Newcastle St., Brunswick. A variety food vendors, raffles and entertainment will be provided. The proceeds will benefit Temple Beth Tefilloh’s restoration fund.